Order of Service5 April 2015

EASTER DAYA COMMUNION SERVICE

WELCOME TO KNOXKnox Church is a congregation within the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand. We aim to create Christian community in which people of all

ages, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds and socio-economic situations are included as equally valued participants in our congregational life. We cherish our diversity, offering a safe place of belonging to any who wish to

explore their beliefs in an atmosphere promoting discussion, the development of healthy relationships and spiritual growth. We strive to be open to dialogue and shared experiences with people of other faiths. We enjoy worshipping the God made known in Jesus, endeavouring to do so in ways that are relevant to our daily lives, respect the integrity of creation, and make a positive difference

to our wider world.

A loop system for hearing aids operates at Knox.

Toilets are available through the door on the lectern side of the sanctuary.

This is a communion service. On the understanding that God desires to nurture people at every stage of their journey, the table at Knox is an open one.

Members of any denomination, as well as any who are seeking God sincerely, are welcome to receive communion here.

The Easter NarrativeWhen the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. They had been saying to one another, ‘Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?’ When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. But he said to them, ‘Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you.’

Mark 16:1-7

The Easter Greeting:

Kia noho a Ihowa ki a koutou. God be with you.MA IHOWA KOE E MANAAKI. GOD BLESS YOU.

The Lord is risen.HE IS RISEN INDEED!

Hymn:Easter Hymn Melody from Lyra Davidica, 1708

1. Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!who so lately on the cross Alleluia!suffered to redeem our loss, Alleluia!

2. Hymns of praise then let us singunto Christ, our heavenly king,who endured the cross and gravesinners to redeem and save.

3. But the pain that he enduredour salvation has procured;now exalted he is king,and the angels ever sing:

4. Sing we to our God abovepraise eternal as his love;praise him, all ye heavenly host,Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Anon.

Prayer of Adoration

We stand to singThe Doxology:Lasst Uns Erfreuen from Geistliche Kirchengesäng, Cologne, 1623

The pains of death are loosed at last;the days of mourning now are past;alleluia, alleluia!an angel robed in light has said,“The Lord has risen from the dead!”alleluia, alleluia, alleluia,alleluia, alleluia!

Anon., Latin c. 7th cent.tr. John Mason Neale (1818-1866)

The Passing of the PeaceKia tau tonu te rangimarie o te Ariki ki a koutou.The peace of Christ be with you all.

A KI A KOE ANO HOKI; AND ALSO WITH YOU.We exchange a sign of peace with one another.

The Notices

If there are younger ones presentA Conversation with the Younger Ones

Young People’s Blessing:Young ones, go to your worship with our blessing.TAKE OUR FAITH AND HOPE;MAKE NEW THINGS WITH WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN.MAY GOD BLESS AND GROW YOU.AMEN.

Young ones are welcome to move through to the Sala del Sol (upstairs in the Knox Centre) for well supervised, faith-based youth activities.

Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

In this is the Word of God.THANKS BE TO GOD.

The Easter SermonGenerally, sermons are posted on our website shortly after the service at: http://www.knoxchurch.co.nz/sermons.htmlHard copies of the sermons are available before and after the service – ask the person at the door.

Prayers for Others and Ourselves . . . OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN

HALLOWED BE YOUR NAME,YOUR KINGDOM COME,YOUR WILL BE DONE,ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN.GIVE US TODAY OUR DAILY BREAD.FORGIVE US OUR SINSAS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO SIN AGAINST US.SAVE US FROM THE TIME OF TRIALAND DELIVER US FROM EVIL.FOR THE KINGDOM, THE POWER AND THE GLORY ARE YOURSNOW AND FOR EVER. AMEN.

The Offering and DedicationWe stand for the dedication of the Offering.

Blessed are you, O God of all creation.Through your goodness, we have this money to offer,which we have earnedusing the talents that you have given us.It will further the work of your kingdom.BLESSED BE GOD FOREVER.

Blessed are you, O God of all creation.Through your goodness we have this bread to offer,which earth has given and human hands have made.It will become for us the bread of life.BLESSED BE GOD FOREVER.

Blessed are you, O God of all creation.

Through your goodness we have this wine to offer,fruit of the vine and work of human hands.It will become for us our spiritual drink.BLESSED BE GOD FOREVER,THROUGH JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD, AMEN.

Without announcement, we sing theCommunion Hymn:Heartbeat Shirley Murray (b. 1931)

1. Christ is alive, and the universe must celebrate,and the stars and the suns shout on this Easter Day!Christ is alive, and his family must celebratein a great Alleluia, a great Alleluiato praise the power that made the stone roll away.

2. Here is our hope: in the mystery of sufferingis the heartbeat of Love, Love that will not let go,Here is our hope, that in God we are not separate,and we sing alleluia, we sing alleluiato praise the power that made the stone roll away.

3. Christ Spirit, dance through the dullness of humanityto the music of God, God who has set us free!You are the pulse of the new creation’s energy;with a great Alleluia, a great Alleluia,we praise the power that made the stone roll away.

Shirley Murray (b. 1931)We sit forThe telling of God’s goodness, and the hallowing of human thingsThe Great Eucharistic PrayerThe Breaking of the BreadThe DistributionFor the distribution, please come forward to the table, take some bread from the loaf, dip it in the cup, and return to your seat. If you prefer non-alcoholic grape

juice or gluten free bread, please take communion from the server with the communion tray.

Closing Prayer

We stand forThe Easter Litany:

For early morning,GOD’S NAME BE PRAISED.

For the vindication of goodness,GOD’S NAME BE PRAISED.

For empty tombs,GOD’S NAME BE PRAISED.

For love restored,GOD’S NAME BE PRAISED.

FOR NEW BEGINNINGS,FOR CHRIST ALIVE,FOR EASTER LIFEAND LIVING FAITH,GOD’S NAME BE PRAISED.

Hear the praises of your Easter peoplethis Easter morning,and every morning,THROUGH CHRIST OUR LORDAMEN.

Without announcement, we singHymn:Maccabaeus George Frederick Handel (1685-1759)

1. Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son;endless is the victory, thou o’er death hast won;angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away,kept the folded grave clothes where thy body lay.Thine be the glory, risen conquering Son,Endless is the vict’ry, thou o’er death hast won.

2. Lo! Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb;Lovingly he greets us, scatters fear and gloom;let the Church with gladness, hymns of triumph sing;for her Lord now liveth, death hath lost its sting.Thine be the glory, risen conquering Son . . .

3. No more we doubt thee, glorious Prince of life;life is naught without thee; aid us in our strife;make us more than conquerors, through thy deathless love:bring us safe through Jordan to thy home above.Thine be the glory, risen conquering Son . . .

Edmond Louis Budry (1854-1932)

Benediction and Sung Amen

Postlude

Tea and coffee are served in the Knox Centre Lounge following the morning service

Music printed in this order of service is coveredunder a music copyright licence agreement: LicenSing #604802

Bible readings for the next two weeksFor the next two weeks the minister is on annual leave. The readings for 12 and 19 April will be appointed by the visiting preachers:

Rev. Kim Bathgate (12 April) Rev. Dr Don Fergus (19 April)

Knox Directory28 Bealey Ave, Christchurch 8013

ph. (03) 379 2456,fax (03) 379 2466

office@knoxchurch.co.nzOffice hours: Mon-Fri 9.00am-noon

Secretary: Diane Harrington,ph. (03) 379 2456

Visit our websitewww.knoxchurch.co.nz

Minister: Rev. Dr Matthew Jackph. (03) 3570 111,

minister@knoxchurch.co.nz

Session Clerk: Janet Wilson,ph. (03) 338 7203

Organist: Daniel Cooper,organist@knoxchurch.co.nz

Pastoral Assistant: Jan Harlandph. 0273560215

NOTICES This Week: 5 April 2015 – 11 April 2015Today 10.00 am Morning Worship. Easter Sunday.Wednesday 10.00 am Bible Study in committee room

Next Week: 12 April 2015 –18 April 2015Sunday 10.00 am Morning Worship. Wednesday 10.00 am Bible Study in committee room

Acting council clerk  Jean Brouwer will act as Knox council clerk from 3 - 10 April. Phone 355 6534. 

Retiring OfferingThis offering will be on Sunday 12 April 2015 and is for the PCANZ Vanuatu Appeal

Knox Fireside GroupNext Meeting Monday 20 April 7.30 pm in Knox lounge. Speaker will be Melissa Parsons, author of “Rubble to Resurrection”. All welcome to hear the story of Melissa’s book.

Knox church values the support of all who are involved in our community’s life. For those who wish to contribute financially, charitable donations are eligible for a tax

rebate of 33%. Options are available for giving; for information please contact ourDonation Secretary, Janet Wilson, ph 338 7203, email janetwilson@clear.net.nz